Tests For Positive ions
Flame Test:
- Put a small amount of the compound to be tested in a nichrome loop.
- Then hold the loop in a blue flame of a bunsen burner.
- Then use the colour of the flame to identify the metal ion.
Lithium (Li+) = Crimson
Sodium (Na+) = Yellow
Potassium (K+) = Lilac
Calcium (Ca2+) = Red
Barium (Ba2+) = Green
- Created by: Chiara
- Created on: 04-04-13 10:40
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